Cartier
Carat
Carat, signed Cartier, is a dazzlingly fresh floral fragrance. It opens on ylang-ylang and jonquil, reveals tulip and iris at its heart and rests on a base of white musk.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Ylang-ylang · Jonquil
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Tulip · Iris
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Base Several hours
White musk
What its composition says
- Only 5 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is tight.
- 2 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 1 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Tulip: a niche material, declared by only 4 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Who is it for?
Rather designed for lovers of a refined, luminous bouquet.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
- A legible, recognisable signature, without clutter.
The success of Carat by Cartier comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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